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Iraq
Middle East
“Do Not Travel” is our rating, from a score of 33/100. Every score runs 0–100 and higher is safer. How we score
Iraq continues to face a critical security situation involving the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Large parts of the country remain dangerous for international travelers.
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Current Safety Score
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33
out of 100
Extreme risk across several categories. Most governments advise against all travel.
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